Self-injury isn’t just about depression
Self-injury’s most common function is emotion regulation, but this shouldn’t overshadow other functions. Continue reading Self-injury isn’t just about depression
Category: Understanding self-injury
How do autumn and school months impact teens’ self-injury?
Mental health struggles aren’t just passing issues. And yet, seasonal events can still have an influence on well-being. Continue reading How do autumn and school months impact teens’ self-injury?
Too hot to hide: summer and self-harm
Summer is a season many people are looking forward to. But for those who struggle with self-injury, coping with scars in hot weather can be stressful. Continue reading Too hot to hide: summer and self-harm
Self-injury slang online: building community through language
When I first discovered self-injury communities on Reddit in 2018, I was surprised by the amount of slang terms members were using and that I couldn’t understand. “Styro”, “beans”, “grippy sock jail”, anyone who isn’t part of the community would have trouble making sense of these terms. Continue reading Self-injury slang online: building community through language
Why do people take photos of their self-injury?
Self-injury photographs have been the target of many social media bans over the past years. Yet they still exist, often resisting censorship in more hidden communities. Why do people take them? Continue reading Why do people take photos of their self-injury?
Self-harm has many forms, and it’s constantly evolving
When we talk about self-injury, we talk about an injury, usually through cutting, burning, or scratching. But self-harm can take many forms Continue reading Self-harm has many forms, and it’s constantly evolving
How self-injury differs around the world
Self-injury is a universal phenomenon, and it can affect anyone, no matter their age, gender, or culture. Yet, just because self-injury is global doesn’t mean it’s the same everywhere. Continue reading How self-injury differs around the world
Self-injury across the world: summary of a meeting by the ISSS
Most of our understanding about non-suicidal self-injury comes from mainly white, western samples, but this does not necessarily apply to people from other cultures and countries. Continue reading Self-injury across the world: summary of a meeting by the ISSS
Kimberley Woods’ journey from self-injury to Olympic success
From her struggle with mental health and self-injury, to being an Olympics medal winner, Kimberley Woods is an inspiration for everyone Continue reading Kimberley Woods’ journey from self-injury to Olympic success
Understanding self-harm in LGBTQ+ people
People from the LGBTQ+ community are more at risk for self-injury. Why, and how can we help? Continue reading Understanding self-harm in LGBTQ+ people
Exploring self-harm 